How To Make the Perfect BLT-E

Wondering how to elevate a traditional BLT? Start with a perfectly fried egg. Farm fresh eggs with vibrant yolks add a luxurious richness that transforms the entire sandwich. With a few smart tweaks, you can turn this everyday favorite into something truly crave-worthy.

Serves: 2
Total Time: 15 minutes (10 min cook, 5 min prep)
Level: Easy

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp high-heat oil
1/2 loaf country bread (or favorite unsliced loaf)
4 slices bacon
4 large green-leaf lettuce leaves
1 ripe tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Pinch of sea salt
Black pepper to taste

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Method

1.  Prep bread & sauce: 

Cut the loaf into four 1/2-inch slices. Mix mayonnaise and mustard; set aside.

2. Cook bacon & toast bread:

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium. Cook bacon 3–4 minutes per side until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel. Pour off excess grease but don’t wipe the pan. Add 1/2 Tbsp butter and toast the bread until golden; flip, add remaining butter, and toast the other side.

3. Fry the eggs:

In a nonstick pan, heat oil over medium. Crack in the eggs, season, and cook until the whites set. Gently flip and cook 30–60 seconds to keep yolks runny. Remove to a plate.

4. Assemble:

Spread the mayo-mustard on the two bottom slices. Layer lettuce, tomato, bacon, and a fried egg. Top with remaining bread slices.

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